BlrwestSiR Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Just catching up with your build John. As Frank said, the grey cockpit is definitely different for a Mustang. Reading the description on the decal sheet, the pilot used this to commute to university!! Man, sure beats driving a Honda to attend class. Carl 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, BlrwestSiR said: Just catching up with your build John. As Frank said, the grey cockpit is definitely different for a Mustang. Reading the description on the decal sheet, the pilot used this to commute to university!! Man, sure beats driving a Honda to attend class. Carl Without a doubt Carl! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 Working on the wings. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 Did some test fitting to the fuselage and air scoop. Let's just say I wish I had used a Tamiya P-51 instead. 🤪 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 John Your wings look great and I struggled beyond description. It seems almost every P-51 I've built the radiator air scoop under the fuselage has been a bear to fit and sand smooth. Has to be a better way to mold it. I'm guessing that the real issue is how the manufacturers try to detail the radiators themselves and for my money, gee, just mold them in place, who ever looks in there any way? After the hosue reno, I'll be finishing up my Revell Mustang (your build is keeping my juices flowing) and then I'm going to build one of the new Eduard 48th scale P-51D's as I'm hoping they solved how to do the radiators without all the fit issues. Long way done the road for me. Keep 'em comin Peter 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Your wings look great and I struggled beyond description. It seems almost every P-51 I've built the radiator air scoop under the fuselage has been a bear to fit and sand smooth. Has to be a better way to mold it. I'm guessing that the real issue is how the manufacturers try to detail the radiators themselves and for my money, gee, just mold them in place, who ever looks in there any way? After the hosue reno, I'll be finishing up my Revell Mustang (your build is keeping my juices flowing) and then I'm going to build one of the new Eduard 48th scale P-51D's as I'm hoping they solved how to do the radiators without all the fit issues. Long way done the road for me. Keep 'em comin Peter Thanks Peter. Those wings and the air scoop were a real PITA, especially the air scoop. I finally just got my Dremel out with a grinder attachment and went to work on the SOB. NOW it's in place (guess I showed THAT SOB! LOL 😄) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 Progress!!! I plan to have the flaps down. Right now I'll hit it with some primer and see just where it might need some more "attention". 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Looking very good John and the idea of lowering the flaps adds a lot of life to the finished model. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 John You're blowing me away and it's a pleasure to see the kit built at your speed and so perfectly Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 44 minutes ago, Kaireckstadt said: Looking very good John and the idea of lowering the flaps adds a lot of life to the finished model. Thanks Kai! I think it adds a lot to the "look" also. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 20 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John You're blowing me away and it's a pleasure to see the kit built at your speed and so perfectly Keep 'em comin Peter Thank you Peter. Far from perfect but better that crappy! LOL 😄 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Agreed 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Nice work John! It's hard to keep up with your builds you finish them so quickly! keep up the good work and I'll be watching! Paul. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 1 minute ago, belugawhaleman said: Nice work John! It's hard to keep up with your builds you finish them so quickly! keep up the good and I'll be watching! Paul. Thanks Paul! I very much appreciate that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 A bit more progress. I finally have all the seams filled, sanded, re-filled, re-sanded, and primed. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 I see you're up to your usual tricks John, beautifully built and so quickly too! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 13 minutes ago, Daywalker said: I see you're up to your usual tricks John, beautifully built and so quickly too! LOL Thanks Frank! Yep, old habits are hard to break, especially when you don't want to! LOL Thanks again! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 John Amazing progress - looking fantastic Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 6 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Amazing progress - looking fantastic Keep 'em comin Peter Thanks Peter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JohnB Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 Starting on the white base coats. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 After several coats of flat white it's about ready for some gloss white. As always click on the photo for best resolution. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Your building speed is terrific and your results look awesome. White is not the easiest color to airbrush. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 John Fantastic progress - paint work is superb Keep ‘em comin Peter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 8 hours ago, Kaireckstadt said: Your building speed is terrific and your results look awesome. White is not the easiest color to airbrush. Thank you Kai! I agree, painting white can be a PITA but, when all is said and done, it sure is nice looking! I'll start with the gloss white today. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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